ColorplanBenjamin Moore Spring Leaf (2030-40) is a mid-tone green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 55. For trim, try Green Essence (853).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 55.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #97D477 |
| RGB | 151, 212, 119 |
| HSL | 99°, 52%, 65% |
About Spring Leaf
Spring Leaf (2030-40) is a mid-tone, bold green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 55, Spring Leaf has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spring Leaf's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Leprechaun Green (557), it's darker and warmer.
How Spring Leaf changes with the light
Spring Leaf has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Spring Leaf's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Spring Leaf will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Spring Leaf can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Spring Leaf will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Spring Leaf in real homes
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Spring Leaf equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 18.6
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 19.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 15.4
Also close: Saxon Green (ΔE 15.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 16.1
Also close: Whitewater Bay (ΔE 16.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Spring Leaf questions
What undertone does Spring Leaf have?
Spring Leaf has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spring Leaf's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Spring Leaf a light or dark color?
Spring Leaf has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 55.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 55, Spring Leaf has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Spring Leaf in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (closest available, ΔE 18.6); Farrow & Ball: Folly Green No.76 (closest available, ΔE 15.4); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 16.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Spring Leaf?
Try Green Essence (853) on trim and Aloe Vera (844) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Spring Leaf's undertone.
Where does Spring Leaf work best?
Spring Leaf works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 55, Spring Leaf has visible color without darkening a room much.
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